Educational Project

Educational Project Plan: "My Body and Its Movements"
Grade: 2nd Grade (Primary)
Main Issue: Understanding body movements and promoting self-awareness through service-learning with a focus on Critical Interculturality.
Scenario: Classroom
Methodology: Service-Learning (with articulated stages)

1. Project Overview Table

Component	Details
Project Name	My Body and Its Movements
Academic Grade	2nd Grade (Primary)
Main Issue/Problem	Understanding body movements; promoting self-awareness and respect for diverse body abilities
Scenario	Classroom
Methodology	Service-Learning
Articulating Axis	Critical Interculturality (Respect, diversity, intercultural understanding)

2. Stage-by-Stage Breakdown of the Service-Learning Methodology

Stage	Timing	Activities	Methodological Focus	Adaptation for 2nd Grade
Stage 1: Starting Point (Sensitization)	2 sessions (~45 min each)	- Read stories or watch videos about diverse body movements (e.g., different ways children move, dance, or adapt movements).<br>- Discuss how everyone’s body is unique and special.<br>- Use pictures or puppets to show different body types and abilities.	Building awareness and empathy; introducing intercultural respect	Use simple language, pictures, and stories relatable to children. Encourage sharing personal experiences about movement and body awareness.
Stage 2: What I Know & What I Want to Know (Research & Needs Identification)	2 sessions (~45 min each)	- Children share what they know about their bodies and movements.<br>- Create a "Body Movement Chart" as a class, listing various movements children do.<br>- Ask questions: "What movements are fun? What movements are challenging?"	Developing curiosity; identifying existing knowledge and gaps	Use drawing and group discussion. Simplify questions. Encourage children to express through drawings or short sentences about their bodies and movements.
Stage 3: Planning the Solidarity Service (Project & Resources)	1 session (~45 min)	- Plan a "Body Movement Show" or activity for the school/community.<br>- Decide what movements or dances to showcase.<br>- Gather materials (music, costumes, posters).<br>- Assign roles: performers, organizers, poster creators.	Fostering teamwork; planning intercultural expressions through movement	Use collaborative planning with visual aids. Emphasize respect for different movement styles and cultural expressions. Keep tasks age-appropriate.
Stage 4: Executing the Service (Implementation)	2-3 sessions (~45 min each)	- Practice the planned movements/dances.<br>- Prepare costumes/posters.<br>- Perform the activity for classmates, other classes, or parents.<br>- Encourage children to include movements from different cultures.	Active participation; intercultural understanding through movement	Provide step-by-step guidance. Encourage children to learn movements from different cultures, respecting diversity. Focus on fun and inclusion.
Stage 5: Sharing & Reflection	2 sessions (~45 min each)	- Share videos/photos of the activity.<br>- Discuss what they learned about their bodies and others' differences.<br>- Reflect on how respecting different ways of moving relates to intercultural respect.<br>- Write or draw a simple reflection paragraph.	Critical interculturality; self-awareness; evaluating service learning experience	Use visual and oral reflection methods. Encourage children to express their feelings and understanding through drawings and simple sentences.

3. Summary of Key Activities and Learning Outcomes

Activity	Description	Expected Learning Outcome
Storytelling & Videos	Introduce diversity in body movements via stories and videos	Recognize and appreciate diversity in physical abilities and cultural expressions
Movement Chart	Create a chart of different movements children do	Identify personal and cultural differences in movement
Planning a Cultural Movement Show	Design a performance including diverse dance/movement styles	Foster teamwork, intercultural respect, and creativity
Practice & Performance	Rehearse and perform for the community	Build confidence, respect for others' expressions
Reflection & Sharing	Discuss and express what they learned	Develop critical thinking about diversity and self-awareness

4. Adaptation Principles for 2nd Grade

Use simple, clear language and visual aids.

Incorporate storytelling, songs, and visual arts.

Foster a safe, inclusive environment for sharing personal experiences.

Emphasize fun, participation, and respect.

Engage families and community when possible for broader intercultural exchange.

5. Timeline Summary (Approximate)

Week	Activities
Week 1	Sensitization activities (stories, videos, discussion)
Week 2	Knowledge sharing and needs identification (charts, drawings)
Week 3	Planning performance and gathering resources
Week 4	Practice sessions and preparation
Week 5	Final performance and community sharing
Week 6	Reflection, evaluation, and celebration

6. Final Notes

The project emphasizes respect, diversity, and intercultural understanding through movement.

Activities are designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and promote social-emotional development.

Reflection is essential to link movement experiences to intercultural respect and self-awareness.

This comprehensive project integrates service-learning methodology with critical interculturality, fostering inclusive learning about the human body and its diverse expressions through movement.